Common Praise ‎#517

517. Loving Shepherd of thy sheep

1 Loving Shepherd of thy sheep,
keep thy lamb, in safety keep;
nothing can thy power withstand,
none can pluck me from thy hand.

2 Loving Saviour, thou didst give
thine own life that we might live,
and the hands outstretched to bless
bear the cruel nails' impress.

3 I would praise thee every day,
gladly all thy will obey,
like thy blessèd ones above
happy in thy precious love.

4 Loving Shepherd, ever near,
teach thy lamb thy voice to hear;
suffer not my steps to stray
from the straight and narrow way.

5 Where thou leadest I would go,
walking in thy steps below,
till before my Father's throne
I shall know as I am known.

Text Information

• First Line: Loving Shepherd of thy sheep
• Author: Jane E. Leeson, 1809-1881
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 13:12
  ;
  1 Peter 2:21
  ;
  John 10:14-16
  ;
  John 10:27-29
  ;
  John 20:20
  ;
  Matthew 7:13-14
  ;
  Psalm 145:2
• Topic: Proper 19: Year C

Tune Information

• Name: BUCKLAND
• Composer: L. G. Hayne, 1836-1883
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: D Major